Precision Performance for Progressive Goat Producers

GoatMetriX is the dedicated goat division of SheepMetriX, delivering data-driven insights and practical solutions for both stud and commercial goat enterprises.

Built on the same trusted foundation, GoatMetriX brings proven advice, technology, and expertise to help goat producers make confident, profitable decisions. Our focus is simple, collect accurate data in the yards and turn it into information you can use to make better decisions.

Turn data into decisions that move your business forward…

At GoatMetriX, we specialise in capturing and interpreting animal performance data to improve productivity, profitability, and genetic progress.

Our services are designed to be practical, accurate, and easy to implement, whether you’re running a stud breeding program or a large-scale commercial operation.

Services offered to Goat Breeders

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Services offered to Goat Breeders *

On-Farm Data Collection

We work alongside you in the yards to capture high-quality data efficiently and accurately.

  • Individual animal records using Electronic ID (eID)

  • eID recording set up assistance for data capture

  • Tagging and animal identification

  • Recording weights, condition scores, and key traits

  • Reproduction data collection (joining, pregnancy, kidding outcomes)

Drafting & Decision Making

Turn data into action in real time.

  • Draft animals based on weight, age, class or performance measurements

  • Identify top performers for breeding

  • Remove underperforming animals

  • Make confident sale and retention decisions

Performance Recording

We help you track:

  • Growth performance and weight gain

  • Kidding rates and reproductive performance

  • Doe and buck productivity

  • Turn-off weights and sale performance

This allows you to identify what’s working and what’s not.

Data Management

Good data is only useful if it’s organised and accessible.

  • Set up and maintain structured recording systems

  • Integration with eID and livestock software platforms

  • Clean, consistent data for long-term use

  • Support with Excel skills

Reporting & Insights

Clear reporting to support better management decisions.

  • Easy to interpret summaries of herd performance

  • Identification of trends and opportunities

  • Practical recommendations based on results

  • We can assist Meat Goat Producers submit your data to KIDPLAN, advise on strategic use of genomics (when that becomes available). Reporting on genetic trends and data quality scores.

    Data management using current commercial software and excel.

    Breeding program design and mating allocations using MateSel to help select bucks and replacement females for AI or natural joinings.

    eID implementation, performance recording, visual scoring (including feet (toes & legs), horns, hocks, pasterns, udder depth, teat size, teat placement and supernumerary teat functionality), classing and selection. Including structured performance recording program design.

    Assist with sales providing data and pencards for marketing.

  • Using Rangeland Does in a commercial crossbreeding system has many advantages.

    Being able to source high performing Buck genetics using KIDPLAN and tracking the progress of your herd are key aspects of the service we offer.

    • KIDPLAN training.

    • eID implementation Systems.

    • Performance recording, classing and selection advice to increase herd consistency..

    • Breeding program design where F1 Doe’s are retained and additive genetic gain in F2 and F3.

    • Improve growth rates and turn off time.

    • Help implement simple data collection that can inform better culling and replacement decisions.

Meet our Resident Goat Expert

Gordon Refshauge is a specialist sheep and goat genetics consultant for SheepMetriX. His previous work at the Cowra DPI research station included extensive research into fields of reproduction, nutrition, meat science, genetics, management and technologies.

Gordon is involved with various Goat research programs including:

Contact Gordon

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